Reasons to Work in the Private Sector After Federal Retirement
If you’ve thought about returning to work after your federal retirement, there are excellent reasons to take a position in the private...
Asset Location Strategies for Federal Retirement
Your federal retirement strategy differs from that of most private sector employees. Because much of your retirement income is fixed or...
Preparing Financially for Job Loss
With the Trump administration threatening more layoffs, it’s never been more important to have a plan in place. Safeguarding your...
Most Americans Over 60 Can’t Afford Long-Term Care
Many Americans approaching retirement overlook a critical expense: long-term care (LTC). A recent study by the National Council on Aging...
Is Financial Stress Taking a Toll on Your Mental Health?
Money may not buy happiness, but it sure can cause financial stress. Studies show that most Americans spend nearly four hours a day...
Should You Use Your TSP To Pay For Your Kids’ College?
Ideally, parents started contributing to a 529 plan or another type of college savings account when their kids were still little. However,...
Bump and Retreat
In federal employment, “bump and retreat” are terms used in the RIF process, which refer to the assignment rights of employees...
Is Information Bias Impacting Your Investing?
In the age of information, the abundance of data available to investors is both a blessing and a curse. While access to news, analysis, and...
Gauging Your Retirement Readiness
With President Trump’s plan to cut 107,000 federal jobs from non-defense agencies in 2026, federal employees face uncertainty about job...
Reviewing FERS Options for Separating Employees
If you leave your government job before reaching retirement eligibility, you have two main options regarding your FERS contributions:...
